Sep 01 2010
French Press Thermos
Columbia Thermal 3 Cup Coffee Press
The French press thermos is one of the newest additions to the French press lineup. It seems that practically every designer has tried to add to the features and options that are available in the French press. All of these designers share one thing in common, they want to enhance the coffee drinker’s experience with their French press and make it more enjoyable through either the presentation or the appearance of the pot.
Some designers have gone with adding insulated options to their French press designs. The need to keep the coffee hot has always been a drawback to the press pot. Because the press pot does not have a heating element to keep the coffee warm it has to be poured into a thermal mug immediately after brewing unless it is going to be gulped down quickly.
However, the introduction of thermal insulated coffee press pots and stainless steel double wall press pots has changed this to a degree. Now the French press can hold the coffee at a drinkable temperature for longer than ever before. This has made it possible for families to purchase the larger French press and use it for serving coffee to dinner guests without the fear that the coffee will be cold when it is served.
The French press thermos is an excellent example of the popularity of the insulated French press. Traveler, campers and even people who are accustomed to taking their coffee with them to the office are enjoying the versatility of the Thermos French press. This press pot is also a portable thermos to carry the coffee to work. It can also be used as a portable coffee maker while backpacking through the woods. It is a lightweight version of the French press that will not weight down the backpack.
Designers have also worked hard to make the appearance of the French press more aesthetically pleasing. Considering that the original press was a glass beaker, it didn’t take much to make aesthetic improvements to the pot. Beaker glass was replaced with double walled ribbed glass or beautiful stainless steel. Plain glass was enhanced with silver plated cages to protect them and add to their beauty. These improvements to the appearance of the French press added to the presentation of the brewing process to make French press coffee service a high end restaurant offering for after dinner drinks.
On the other end of the spectrum are the travel French press mugs that are made from durable polycarbonate plastic materials. These are highly insulated and able to withstand being dropped without damaging the pot. These pots are also great for the office or dorm where high fashion and aesthetic appeal are not the main agenda.
The French press has been improved on in many ways by many people; the French press thermos is one such improvement. While the improvements are excellent and add many features that coffee drinkers appreciate the bottom line is that the coffee still tastes great.
-Sharon Chapman